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and C4emicai- ESCAMBIA PLANT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: From: Re: A. K. McMillan J. P. Hester Date: May 14, 1974 Copies: R. E. Jones Vinyl Chloride Info from Federal Register The federal Register, Thursday, May 9, 1974, carried an article on vinyl chloride titled "Vinyl Chloride - Containing Self Pressurized Products." "The purpose of this publication is to give notice that the Consumer Production Safety Commission has determined that self-pressurized consumer products containing vinyl chloride as a propellant or ingredient are products with a defect which could create a substantial product hazard. Therefore, anyone who is manufacturing, or has manufactured, such products is required to submit certain information to this commission." Also, "The Commission has determined that notification must be made for vinyl chloride - containing products irrespective of the fact that such products are subject to regulation under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act" and, "the Commission intends to regulate vinyl chloride containing products under provisions.of the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. 11 1. "Human data showing production of angiosarcomas in certain individuals who have worked in plants manufacturing polyvinyl chloride polymer and/or vinyl chloride monomer: and 2. Animal data showing production of various tumors, including angiosarcoma, in rats exposed to inhalation of vinyl chloride monomer (Professor Cesare Maltoni, Instltuto di Oncologica, Bologna, Italy." JPH/jc Attachment 'ZL-cfi Jack 7 --------------- ;V ~.D % ,, t -v m* iv'civuLLAM AP00034971 I ` /?fcAtcS'?'c c NOTICES 165U ' HaelM-moatA l*Ml Of Category ' raetraint C4_________________IW.TW pounds (of which aot-mor* ttim 309,000 pounds stoatl to* la Tff.UAA. Bm. . 380M90U4 3S0J143. ud not nor* than *00.000 pounds shall to* la TJ.VSJu No*. ' 390mob * *ad 880.- - , 1M) , I'm* sn*ad*d subUautS hav* .not be*n adjusted to reflect *07 i;Mn mad* c*3 or after October 1,1973. -1 Tb* soeoas taken with' rrpet to th* Qorarametst ot th* Republic of Chin* sad with r**p*at ta imports of man-mas* fiber teztll* product* from th* Republic of Chios h*r* bean d*t*rmlo*d by tb CommlttM for th* XmplameatatlBn of. T*ztil* Sfmmuti to 1&to1t* !r*gn affair* function* ox' th* United state*. Therefor*, th* directions to th* Commissioner of Custom*. b*lag neces sary to th* implementation of such actions, fall within the farelra affair* exception to the ms-maklng provisions of S U.S.C. Sii. This letter will be published in the Fzwsi. Rxoa^n. -'is- Instantaneously bond skin to akin. As a Scabious necessary to adequately Inform result of these bearings, investigation by the Commission of consumer product de- tbe Commission staff, laboratory data, feet* which could create a substantial and literature relating to the eafety and risk of Injury. The preamble of this Fart use of cyanoacrylate adhesives, the Com-- 1U5 indicates that the notification re mission concludes that, at *** time, the quirements under section 15(b) of- the consumer Is not subject to an unreason act are applicable to products subject to able risk of Injury from the fast-bond regulation under authority of the acts ing characteristic.of cyanoacrylate ad transferred to the Commission by section hesives. .... - 30 of the Consumer Product Safety Act In the event- that a consumer acci (19 U.S.C. 2979). These transferred acts dentally (or Intentionally) bonds skin to include the Federal Hazardous Sub skin, simple procedures such es peeling stances Act (39 Uff.C. 1291 et seq.), the (rolling) apart the bonded parts rather Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 than pulling apart with a direct oppos (15 7T.S.C. 1471 et aeq.), the Flammable- ing action will provide relief. Accord Fabric* Act (19TT.S.C. 1191 eteeq.). and ingly, other than Insuring compliance the Refrigerator Safety Act (IS U&.C, with the labeling provision of the Fed 1211 et seq.) The aforementioned trans eral Hazardous Substances Act, the ferred acts have been brought under the Commission does not Intend to take fur notification requirements of section 19. ther action with regard to cyanoacrylate (b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act adhesives at this time. .because, as stated In the preamble-to This decision does not, however, pre*- Fart 11X6? "Open, considering the dude Commission from .reoonalder- numerous possibilities of risk to the con ing Its position if the receipt of addl-. eumlng public by products felling within, tlonal.data or information, should .so the authority of these acts, tha Commis- warrani. - ,aion finds under section 90ra>-of the Slnoerelf. .'v-- *-Yt.Vs : ' Im ML Bsim, ? Chairman, Commit*** for-tha Jw-t , pianwttraffew- 0/ Ttstilt dyrse- s- mettU, and Deputy assistant dec retory for ffeeouree* and Trade assistance.- ' -V "steriiarir.Consumerproduct A;-.~ fashion unless the Commission is notified: -if ' - Safety Commission.- - -under section 19(b) of the act.This find- r fvk'lM*.Mdo . . v'- 9-MK&49 emj^^ * b*?8 Comml^omds. based efi the ... s..fact that none of the provisions of the 1FR Doc.74-10794 P0*d 6-*-74:8:4S amj . --* transferred acts-require notification to VINYi: CHLORIDE-CONTAINING - ' be.made to the Commission uponthe CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY .-SELy.PHEBSURfiiP PRODUCT? obtaining of information which reason- - COMMISSION CYANOACRYLATE-BASED ADHESIVES Ccmmlslon Decision Recording . Cyanoacrylate-Baaed Adhesive* The purpose of this notice-Is to an Requirement for Notification a* a Potential . fiubstantJsl Product Hazard ably supports the existence of a substan tial product hazard. The Commission has The purpose of this publication, is to rive notle* mat iw nwnimn- Wrnrfudt. Cnmni^alnn has determined that self-pressurized consumer products cm- determined thistype of notification to be essential for the purpose of protecting ta^,hIbCeTle1<cWro.isnpksrouj dmoufincItgnsjpuurybliacssaogcaiaintesdt unreason with con- nounce the Commission.'* declsian In re latolng .Ttea gMOI-M* M > propellaat pr therefor*. th rnn.^,u^ai hM yard to the action it will take concern lOkl'g^fPt M9--I yltfl B flBfBS* mlneritnat nntinrat.lhn* rnnwt^mwiari* ing cyanoacrylate baaed adhesives used In or around the household. In response lint nazaro. i-ptrapre. anrona wnp is respective blTKeiact tftat yuehproduct* to a letter dated September lfc 1973, from Consumers. Union, the. Consumer Product Safety Commission began an investigation into the safety .aspects-of cyanoacrylate based adhesives. Stair information based on testing in dicated that cyanoaarylate glues are "hazardous substances" within the mean ing or that term jusder the Federal Hazardous Substaaeea Act because they are eye irritants. As such, these glues ere deemed "misbranded'''under the Act unless properly labeled. As a result of the Commission's investigation, the Commission staff. discovered that sev eral cyanoacrylate adhesive products were "misbranded" under the Federal Hazardous Susbtances Act because they were not properly labeled In regard to eye irritancy. The Commission has taken appropriate measures pursuant to the Federal Haaardcus Substances Act to en-ru-e compliance with the Federal Haz ardous substances Act in this regard. On February 27, 1974, the Commission held a hearing to obtain information and views on other safety aspects of cyanoacrylate adhesives, particularly the wich product* is T1!1-?1! -to eyhyi-itf**. *!** 4Tifftrm*rinTi (gpeclflsd bslow) 10 t^<CMI|,T|l<nn are eubject to regiflatlon under the Fed- 8rir~Hazarflous~Substances Act Thls fletfermlnaHonTYiowever, does not' mean that: such products will necessarily be Bectlon 19(b) of the Consumer Prod regulated under the Consumer Product uct Safety Act-.(IS tTff.C. 20941b)) re Safety Act. Since a notification under quires every manufacturer of a con section 16(b) does not signify automatic sumer product distributed In commerce.- regulation of the product under the con and every distributor end retailer of such sumer Product Safety Act, the Comreis- product, who obtains Information which slon lntends to regulate vinyl chlorfie- reasonably supports the conclusion that contammrproauci* untidy provisions of such product contains a defect which- the Federal Hazardous subatenees 3cC~ could, create a substantial product haz ard, to Immediately inform the Com mission of such' defect, unless such manufacturer, distributor, * or retailer has actual knowledge that th* Commis sion. has been adequately Informed of such defect. Failur*-to furnish informa Additionally, me commission notea that manufacturers, of vinyl chloridecontaining consumer product*, in aerosol form muse pi ovlde the information speci fied below even - though the particular product may not have been distributed' in .commerce after May 14. 2973 (tha tion required by section 15(b) is unlaw date of establishment of the Consumer ful under section 19(a) (4) of tbe act tl5 Product Safety Commission)As stated Off.c. 2098(a)(4)) and mar subject a In. the preamble to 18 CHt Part .111$, person who so falls to civil and/or crimi manufacturers who obtain information nal penalties.. after May 14, 1973, that one of their To Implement section 15(b) of tbesict. products contains a defect which could the Commission, on February IS. 1874, create a substantial product hazard, are published regulations (IffCFRPart 1119) required to comply with the notification * In the Fcocbal Racism >(39 FR 9081), requirements of section 13(b)- of the acs. effective March 21. lS74f setting forth even though the product was distributed characteristic of this product to almost the time, manner, and content of non- lc ctmmcrce prior to May 14. 1973.. KDIRAL MGISTU, VOL. 3f. NO. 91---THURSDAY. MAT 4, 19T4 Mi rsuuM:saj AP00034972 _ NOTICES flee of .Standards Coordination and Ap cant will be available for examination as praisal. coasuhier Product safety Com the Environmental Protection Agency, mission, Washington, D.C.. 20297 (301 Room EB-37, Seat Tower. 401 M Street, 496-769S) on or before May 30,1074. . SW,, Washington. D.C. 29400. on reaMaETrffcffia^iQi* an me ---'(11 Identification of speclAB self-pres .- On or before July 8, 1974. any person J " ' oi viapi cmonce monamei1 surized producta by type and brand, la who (a) Is or has been an applicant. which vinyl-chloride monomer ls sov, Cb> desires to assert a claim lor compen or fats been, used.es a propellant or in sation under notion 5(c) (1) <D> against thl/^nntnatlnB aH8|[tlaUOg; . - ; - ti> Human fl*n eftowing. production nf andw>WT;u Ur CBM1B individuals ' --ghn hive worked in pianta mantilaciurT gredient of the propeUaat-eolvect ays* another applicant proposing to use sup- tenft ^ . pertlve data -previously submitted and (3) Production, and sales history In approved, and (c) wishes to preserve his cludingInventory turnover rates.through opportunity for determination of reason the entire chain of distribution of vinyl able compensation.by the,Administrator . chloride monomer as a propellant or in- ..must notify the Administrator *n* the -crodient of the pvopeUant-solvcat m- . applicant named In thefnou, Sisbister teaofself-preasurisedproducta; V'*;..':1- of.his claim by certified mall. Every such ' (3) Identifying- features, each aa use of -ptekage designs or production- codes MaJtonL dl Qncolcgica. 3ologna.Italy),, ..4 ~zT. These data are contained ln tb-trui- .. ; ecript-' of- an--Informal Fact "Finding . that . will identify'-the eelf-pressurized products containing vinylchloride mono-' mer as a propellant ar-ingredient In the propellant-salvent systemr N-V'V'i; Hearing on Possible Hazards ci' Vinyl '.-(4) Pattenu.'of consumer-usage.for ; Chloride. Manufacture and Use", .U-fl. 'self-pressurized products containing vi ." Department of v Leber._ Occupational nyl chloride-monomer as'a propellant' or : Safety anrTHealth Administration. Feb-- ingredient In the propellant-solvent sys- 'v-.-T-ruary is. 1974. A copy of this document -tem. including frequency, and duration ,1s available for public Lnsprotio&'at tbe of exposure, end-place-and-purposa of Office of the -Secretary, Consumer Prod* use: -'.r;--.: net Safety. Commission.' 17S0 H/Htreet (5) .if Available, acuta and chronic ' KW. Washington.' D.C. 30207. . - , toxicity data relative to vinyl chloride ., \-Tbs Commission has received a petl- and products containing, yinyl chlorlde; .tion from the-Health Research -Group (6) if available^ human 'experience 'to Immediately prohibit the continued data relative to vinyl chloride and prod- 'V.nae of vinyl chloride'as a propellant for ' uet* containing vinyl chloride. including - aerosolized consumer produett. and to adverse effeats.and stsoclitad disease en claimant must include, -At a- minimum .the information listed- in: this interim policy published on November 19, 1973. Applications submitted under..2(a) or 2(b) of the interim policy is regard to usage of *r1string supportive data for reg-* IstratloB will be processed In accordance with, wrtctiwy procedures. Application* submitted under 2(c) will be held for the 60-day period before commencing processing. If claims are not received, the application will be processed in normal procedure. However,. if claims arc -re ceived within 60 days, tha applicants against whom the particular ire asserted will be advised of.the alterna tives available under the Act. No will be accepted for possible EPA adjudi cation which are received after this July 8,1974. ~~J7 remove all producta containing vinyl titles believed td be relevant; .i Anuanom aionij ' chloride sa a propellant from the market (7) If available, special studies'; such Ol Nile Symbol 3389!-b! AQlU-futux* Com because them Is substantial evidence u metabolic. mutagenic and teratologic pany, ISTO8 Lop Road. Burssvltl*. UIbbo- : vinyl chloride U carcinogenic.'1 A notice .proposing a ban under the Federal Has* ardous Substances Act will be published 7 ' In the hear future and will include, a . copyof.thepetition. .- - studiee involving vinyl chloride.,'. In accordance with 16 CFR 1715.9, in formation submitted to- the Commission in response to this notice shall be signed either by' the chief executive officer of ' sot* S5S87. "Sowmatte" / Seett.Aoz Seed Protectant. Actli* Iagtvdlantar Uuib (Uasgseee* otbyieneblsdtUUoaerbsaatal .400%:- hcb . (Htxschioroboassne) lDh%. . Uethod cf Support: Appueswon psomMs - usher S(c> of interim poilcr._. __ , :s-.i -Accordingly, the Consumer:Product Safety comroJaclorypursuant to section. the notifying company or by the perooa; AFAyUe Symbol aaasi-R. AQRriurur* Cooito whom the responsibilityhat been dele Npuy. 16708 Loop Road. BuresnUa Min- . Blcl'Of the.Consumer Product Safety gated In writing; ; . ..... a*aoa MS4V..'Soumatte- it Jcj fud -. Act <16 <7JS.C.-a04S<e>i . hereby Informs manufacturers:-of scif-preesyrived oen-. Datedr May & 1974.*- ' ; ^ - .-'--yretaoten*: Aottr* zngr*iaatc: - Ciptu *3T(<Urlablorem*tbn)^nio]>4-cy<stobzBi<H'l, ' turner producta containing vinyl U^Ucmrtoslmide M.0%; Keaeb rMsngaaeu ride monomer as a propellant or tngredient In their propellant-solvent system - that the Commission eonsidem such . products to contain a defect which could create a substantial product hazard.. . - Although IS CFR 1118.7(a) sets forth sg-epeeifie'items of1 Information-to be Secretary, Consumer Product : . -'v^v.. Sa/etv Commission' fPB beAV^iomNUed S-S-7Lf:4B aml ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ,,,, -AGENCY '. ettayieaabtstflthicearbaiasrte SCO*;- LinHaW^. (flftBBt, nf T>ea^afcA . lt^^. Of Support: Ap. pUeatioa proceeds under 3(c) or Interim paUey EPA Beg. We. 264-2B7. Amebces Nroduete, Tnr. Broomlet* Aves-oe. Ambler. Penneylvnnla IVOOt. Amehcnt Bthrei Plant Aapuia- submitted in writing to the Commission, this notice, pursuant to f 1115.7(d). re- quire* that information submitted to the Commission, in this instance include only the 7 items listed below. Additional In formation may. of course, also be sub mitted.Therefore, manufacturers of con sumer products (as that-term is defined in - section 3(a)(1) of* the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 fLS.C. 2052(a) '' fOPP-WOOO/Wl NOTICE OF'RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS FOR PESTICIDE REGISTRATION DATA TO BE CONSIDERED IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATIONS On November 19. 1971. the Environ mental Protection Agency published in the FrocKAi. Racism (38 PR 11862) its interim policy with respect to the admin tor. Acslve Ingrvdlnts; Sthtpbcn flt-chloroethyl) pnecpDonla idd] 3lg. MMbotf of Support: AppumBon proeceds under 3(a) of interim policy. EPA Pile Symbol 8876-RNO. Bets Eatee. inc. 483ft. Somertcn Reed. Tmsoet. Pennsyl vania 18047. Beta mtee t*e. Acave meredtsnti: Sactlum ctmatby! ditblccaTOemste 180%: Ni.be (dUOdlUta et&ylea* blid!-thiocarbemeu) isow. Mat&cd of Support: AppUee-Uea proceeds oadw 3 (e) of interim (1)) in sell-pressurised form that con istration of section 3(c)(1)(D) of the policy. tain vinyl chloride monomer aa a pro- Federal Insecticide. Pungiclde, and Ro- SPA Pua Symbol S8880-B. Mlm Row Ceputo. - pehant or Ingredient In their propellant- denticide Act (FZFRA), as amended (88 . 239 Park' Avanue South. Naw Tork. Kew solvent system are required, under sec tion lS(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act us TT.S.C. 2094(b)) and regu lations issued thereunder (16 CFR. Part 1115), to provide the following informa Stat, 919). and Its procedures for imple mentation. This policy provides that EFA will, upon receipt of every application, publish In the Forma. Ritum a notice' containing the information shown, be Yar* 10003. Autborlaad g*nt for lyi^L--toduatrle Prodctei chimici S.pA. KOVATX MSANESfr-rTALT. Atrsctns raehwteel. Aetta* iacradlente: 2-niot>4athyiemtne-S-lsopropyitmlae - a - tnaalna s*. Matbod cf Support: Application pr^ tion in writing to Vr. Alan Ehrlich, of- low. The labeling furnished by the appli oaada uadas 3(c) of latola policy. -'fteeiAL MOISTS*, VOL 3,.NO. VI--THUltnar, MAY 9, 1VP4 AP00034973